Walkersville United Methodist Church presents...

Weekday Nursery School

Information for Parents

When your child comes to nursery, he or she should be dressed in comfortable washable clothing that encourages independence in personal care:  pants with elastic waistbands are easier for 3’s and 4’s to manage than pants with elaborate belts or fasteners.  Jackets, hats, mittens, boots, or other accessories should be labeled with the child’s name.  Please do not bring your child more than five minutes before the program begins.  Please be prompt in picking up your child at the end of the session.  For your child’s safety, we require that you walk him or her to the room door.

 If your child wishes to celebrate his/her birthday with his group, please notify the group leader in advance.  If your child is absent due to illness, please send a note on the child’s return to nursery.  MSDE requires that we keep a record of absences.  If your child misses more than half the month due to illness, fees for that month will be reduced by half(a doctor’s note will be required).  If it is necessary to withdraw your child from the nursery, fees for the month he/she leaves cannot be refunded.  Please let us know as early as possible if you are planning to move, so that we may keep our enrollment filled.  If you form a carpool with other parents, give the teacher a schedule and inform her of changes.  Children will not be released to anyone other than the parent or scheduled carpool without written permission.

 If your child becomes ill at nursery, the parent or designated emergency persons will be called to take the child home.

 Children who had fever, vomiting or diarrhea should be free of all symptoms for a full 24 hours before returning to class.

DISCIPLINE POLICY:  Discipline at Weekday Nursery School is limited to verbal reminders and time-outs - not to exceed one minute per year of the child’s age.  Parents will be notified of any disciplinary actions.  Conferences between parent and teacher may be called to discuss further concerns.